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This Michigan City Swears a Helluva Lot Less Than Average
Let's see if you agree: I feel a sense of relief when I swear. Sometimes, certain things just can't be expressed accurately without a choice cuss word or two, right?. If you're still with me, we have proof. According to Psychiatrist.com, swearing can actually lessen the sense of pain in your brain. "Spewing a string of profanities signals an area of the brain known as the amygdala to release adrenaline. This flood of hormones subsequently leads to a soothing, analgesic effect."
WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
What is The Real Reason Michigan Menards Stores Have Turnstiles?
So you are going shopping at big box home improvement stores, Home Depot, Lowes for example. You walk right in and begin shopping, right? You probably know what you are looking for so you head to that department, no problem. But at Menards, it's not quite that easy since you...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Semi Spills Ranch Dressing All Over Highway in Most Pure Michigan Wreck Ever
Few things stop me in my tracks anymore, and make me think how unbelievably ironic they are, or how perfect the scenario is for "This particular thing" to happen when and where it did. It's those perfect moments that we really live for, and one of them, in the form of tragedy, happened in Michigan recently.
Surprisingly, Michigan Has Among America’s Highest Percentage of Counties with Most Senior Citizens
When you think of areas where senior citizens may outnumber younger people, you'll likely think of Sunbelt locations like Florida and Arizona. After all, there are those Sun City-type communities that are exclusively 55+. So it will likely surprise you that Michigan has 3 of the top 25 counties in the entire country with the largest percentage of people aged 65 or older.
These Quirky Short Michigan State Highways Exist Only to Travel to State Parks
There's an odd little set of Michigan's state highway system and they are the roads that exist only to connect a state park to Michigan's highway network. There are currently 8 of them across the system with 5 in the Lower Peninsula and 3 in the Upper Peninsula. The furthest south highways are found in Bay City and Ludington. As the main purpose of these roads is to connect the entrances of state parks to the greater highways network, it should not be surprising they they are generally short - just a few miles. The longest clocks in at 10 miles while the shortest, M-212 in Aloha is the shortest state highway in Michigan.
Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza. Angered by former president Donald Trump's travel ban on Muslim countries, support for Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, and more, Dearborn voters overwhelmingly backed Biden in 2020, helping secure Michigan for the Democrats by a slim margin.
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
Michigan’s Signature Dessert Was An Easy ‘Pick’ of Rich History
Can we all agree that dessert is often the best part of any meal? Desserts have long been a sweet staple across the United States, with each region boasting its own iconic treat. From New York’s creamy cheesecake to Louisiana’s beignets, these desserts tell the story of their origins and...
Efficient School Bus Commute Tracking Technology Implemented In Michigan
When putting your loved ones on a school bus, have you ever wondered if they made it safely to their destination? Children's commutes to and from school are often overlooked—until now. One district in Michigan has devised a new plan that will assist parents in tracking their child's safety...
‘High Risk’ Recall Issued for Candy Sold at Walmart, Target, and Dollar Generals in Michigan
A popular candy company that sells products in three major stores across the country, and in Michigan, has issued a recall on several of their products, due to possible contamination, and presence of Salmonella. The recall was listed as as a "Class I" recall, which is the highest risk level...
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